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Question 17N.3.sl.TZ0.13d

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Date November 2017 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 17N.3.sl.TZ0.13d
Level sl Paper 3 Time zone TZ0
Command term Outline Question number d Adapted from N/A
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17N.3.sl.TZ0.13d

Much of our energy needs are still provided by the refined products of crude oil.

(d)

Outline how water and carbon dioxide absorb infrared radiation.

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Markscheme

bond length changes

OR

«asymmetric» stretching «of bonds»

OR

bond angle changes/bends

OR

polarity/dipole «moment» changes

OR

a dipole «moment» is created «when the molecule absorbs IR»

Accept “vibration of bonds” OR appropriate diagram